They drive a new generation of American muscle cars (the Corvette ZR1, Dodge Challenger, and Cadillac CTS-V) from San Francisco to the Bonneville Salt Flats .
Series 12 of , aired on BBC Two between November 2 and December 28, 2008, is widely regarded as one of the show's strongest periods . It consists of seven standard episodes and a feature-length special. Key Episodes & Challenges Top Gear (UK) - Season 12
The trio buys second-hand HGVs for under £5,000 to see how difficult it is to be a trucker . They drive a new generation of American muscle
A controversial review where Clarkson questioned the practicality and range of electric vehicles , leading to a libel suit from Tesla. Top Gear (UK) - Season 12